Thursday, March 25, 2010

Another AWESOME Devotional...

I just HAD to share this devotional I received from Joel Osteen...


Content Whatever the Circumstances

"I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances."~Philippians 4:11



It's easy in life to get so focused on our dreams, goals, and what we want that it consumes us. We can get to the point where we're not going to be happy until it happens. But I've found that if we have to have something in order to be happy, our lives are out of balance. When our goals and dreams start to frustrate us, when we lose our peace, and we're not enjoying life; that's a sure sign that we're holding on too tightly. What's the solution? You've got to release it. Freedom comes when you say, "God, I'm turning it all over to You. You know my desires, and You know what's best for me. I'm choosing to trust You and trust Your timing."


When we learn to be content whatever the circumstances, it takes away the power of the enemy. It takes away his ability to frustrate us. Not only that, but by our actions we are showing our faith in God. When you choose to trust in His timing, you can live in peace, you can live in joy, and you can rest in Him knowing that He has good things in store for your future.


Doesn't that just sum it up...OH SO GOOD!

2 comments:

Lori said...

This is a wonderful devotional. I realized I was living life without joy, happiness and faith! I have been working on getting those back, and it feels wonderful! I am done letting IF rule my life, it did for way too long!!!

rae said...

I LOVE this! I needed to hear that today more than any thing! Thank you for always sharing!!